The Wakhan Corridor as Jenkins’ describes it is “the thin, vestigial arm of northeastern Afghanistan that extends
eastward to the border of China, separating Tajikistan from Pakistan.” For sometime now it has been regarded as one of
the most forbidding sections of the Silk Road. Back in 1271 Marco Polo successfully traveled through the Wakhan
Corridor, but since that time few Westerners have managed to go the entire length. The piece is certainly a bit long,
but quite worth the read if you can afford it. Jenkin’s does an amazing job taking you there and making you believe
you’ll want to journey there in the future. Filled with tons of historical information, land mines,
opium, and sheep-ass fat for dinner a read like this shouldn’t be missed.

In addition to the story, check out theseamazing photos by documentary
photographer Teru Kuwayama.